Thunderbird Suites
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025
82
Score
Going back to 2024, Thunderbird Suites has six inspections in the public record. Thunderbird Suites was last inspected on Nov 25, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.
“Light bulbs, protective shielding” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Scottsdale restaurant, which scores around 95. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 25, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed built up brown residue on the interior surface of the soda gun nozzle at the bar. Equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Discussed soda nozzle cleaning frequency. Please clean soda nozzles as frequently as necessary and prior to the next routine inspection
4-602.11(E)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed low temperature dish machine not in use at time of inspection. After running and priming the dish machine multiple times, final rinse chlorine concentration measured at 0 PPM each time. Acceptable chlorine concentration shall measure between 50-100 PPM. Establishment will utilize the three-compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces until the dish machine is repaired and maintains a chlorine concentration between 50-100 PPM
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed a large hole in the wall near the mop sink faucet handles where plumbing is exposed
6-501.11
Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected
Inspector notes: Observed multiple unshielded lightbulbs in the main kitchen prep area. Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant in area areas where there is exposed foods clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single- service and single use articles. Please repair or replace lightbulb shielding prior to the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection. Repeat Violation: 7th
6-202.11
82
Jul 30, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed built up brown residue on the interior surface of the soda gun nozzle at the bar. Equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Discussed soda nozzle cleaning frequency. Please clean soda nozzles as frequently as necessary and prior to the next routine inspection
4-602.11(E)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed low temperature dish machine not in use at time of inspection. After running and priming the dish machine multiple times, final rinse chlorine concentration measured below 50 PPM each time. Acceptable chlorine concentration shall measure between 50-100 PPM. Establishment will utilize the three-compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces until the dish machine is repaired and maintains a chlorine concentration between 50-100 PPM
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed a large hole in the wall near the mop sink faucet handles where plumbing is exposed
6-501.11
Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected
Inspector notes: Observed multiple unshielded lightbulbs in the utensil closet and the main kitchen prep area. Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant in area areas where there is exposed foods clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single- service and single use articles. Please repair or replace lightbulb shielding prior to the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection. Repeat Violation: 6th
6-202.11
82
Apr 23, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected
Inspector notes: Observed multiple unshielded lightbulbs in the utensil closet and the main kitchen prep area. Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant in area areas where there is exposed foods clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single- service and single use articles. Please repair or replace lightbulb shielding prior to the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection, Repeat Violations: 5th
6-202.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed a large hole in the wall near the mop sink faucet handles where plumbing is exposed
6-501.11
90
Nov 27, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected
Inspector notes: Observed multiple unshielded lightbulbs in the utensil closet and the main kitchen prep area. Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant in area areas where there is exposed foods clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single- service and single use articles. Please repair or replace lightbulb shielding prior to the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection, Repeat Violations: 4th
6-202.11
95
Aug 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shelled eggs stored directly above oranges in the walk-in cooler
3-302.11(A1-2)
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: At time of inspection observed missing/ damaged floor tiles near the utensil closet and mop sink. Floors, floor coverings, walls, walls coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth, durable, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Please repair missing floor tiles prior to the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection, Repeat Violations: 4th
6-201.11
Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected
Inspector notes: Observed multiple unshielded lightbulbs in the utensil closet and the main kitchen prep area. Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant in area areas where there is exposed foods clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single- service and single use articles. Please repair or replace lightbulb shielding prior to the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection, Repeat Violations: 3rd
6-202.11
78
Jul 22, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thunderbird Suites last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thunderbird Suites on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thunderbird Suites?
Across the inspection record, “light bulbs, protective shielding” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Thunderbird Suites.
How does Thunderbird Suites compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?
Thunderbird Suites most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.
Has Thunderbird Suites' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Thunderbird Suites have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Thunderbird Suites means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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